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Overview |
CHC | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 2,361 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #492 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $29,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $15,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CHC | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 1090/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CHC | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
CHC | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
CHC | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 44% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Immaculata University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Immaculata University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (2,361 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Immaculata University?
- Chestnut Hill College is 44.8% more expensive to attend than Immaculata University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at CHC than Immaculata University ($38,950.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Immaculata University ($25,357 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 5.2% lower than costs at Immaculata University ($12,000 vs. $12,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 86% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($29,288 vs. $15,749)
CHC vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or CHC .
- The average SAT score at Immaculata University (975) is 9 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming Immaculata University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Immaculata University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
CHC vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or Immaculata University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Immaculata University and CHC.
- The graduation rate at Immaculata University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $9,900 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $45,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Immaculata University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/